In a decisive move, the Lagos State Government has sealed the Oke-Afa market, Isolo, and Katangua market, Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations and engaging in sundry unhygienic practices, constituting grave environmental infractions. According to a statement signed by Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the closure of the Read More…
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has issued a seven-day contravention notice to owners of buildings along Orchid Road, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, Osapa bordering the Ikota River. According to the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Kunle Adesina, Wahab announced Read More…
The Lagos State Government has recently reopened several markets in the Mushin area that were previously shut down due to rampant environmental violations, particularly indiscriminate waste disposal. Among these markets were Mushin Main Market, Ojuwoye, Awolowo, Irepodun, and Daleko markets. Expressing the reason behind the temporary closure, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Read More…
The Lagos State Government has officially reopened Alaba Rago Market in Ojo, which was closed last week due to various environmental violations. This decision was confirmed by Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, in a statement issued on Monday. Wahab stated that the market was allowed to resume operations after Read More…
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to address deteriorating hygiene and environmental violations in Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, announcing their immediate closure. This operation, conducted jointly by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), was initiated at the directive of Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner Read More…
